Professor Sharon Lamb, author, sex educator, and therapist, with PhD student Madeline Brodt, podcast enthusiast, victim’s advocate, and social justice warrior, talk over the ethical issues involved in all sorts of sexual situations: sexual practices, sex stories in the news, sexual problems, and sexual assaults. They “trouble” rape culture, consider what may be funny about rape jokes, blow up the idea of consent campaigns on campuses, explore the world of childhood sexual play and games, figure out what’s ethical in “ethical porn,” and complain about the state of sex ed today. Funny and Feminist, with a Filosophical twist, this intergenerational pair look at what’s oh-so-wrong in the world of sex and occasionally bridge the old/young, teacher/student, uncool/hip chasm between them!
All content for Sex and Ethics Podcast is the property of Sharon Lamb and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Professor Sharon Lamb, author, sex educator, and therapist, with PhD student Madeline Brodt, podcast enthusiast, victim’s advocate, and social justice warrior, talk over the ethical issues involved in all sorts of sexual situations: sexual practices, sex stories in the news, sexual problems, and sexual assaults. They “trouble” rape culture, consider what may be funny about rape jokes, blow up the idea of consent campaigns on campuses, explore the world of childhood sexual play and games, figure out what’s ethical in “ethical porn,” and complain about the state of sex ed today. Funny and Feminist, with a Filosophical twist, this intergenerational pair look at what’s oh-so-wrong in the world of sex and occasionally bridge the old/young, teacher/student, uncool/hip chasm between them!
Judith Levine is a guest in this episode as Madeline and Sharon talk to her about her fascinating book, The Feminist and the Sex Offender, Confronting Sexual Harm, Ending State Violence co-authored by Erica Meiners, and published by Verso Press.
Judith Levine is the author of several other books including Harmful to Minors: The Perils of Protecting Children from Sex which was published in 2002. We discuss “carceral” vs “abolitionist” feminists and work through our curiosities and differences around sex offending. We ask who counts as a sex offender, and what counts as a sex offense. We debate punishment vs. restorative justice and apply this to research on recidivism. We also ask provocatively why, why as a feminist has she chosen to defend sex offenders when violence against women is still rampant? Savvy, funny, and oh so smart, you’ll want to hear Judith describe her book and brilliantly address our questions and concerns!
Intro song:
Dick Haymes & The Song Spinners, "It Can't be Wrong (Remastered)-Single."
Outro song:
James Blake, "The Wilhelm Scream."
Sex and Ethics Podcast
Professor Sharon Lamb, author, sex educator, and therapist, with PhD student Madeline Brodt, podcast enthusiast, victim’s advocate, and social justice warrior, talk over the ethical issues involved in all sorts of sexual situations: sexual practices, sex stories in the news, sexual problems, and sexual assaults. They “trouble” rape culture, consider what may be funny about rape jokes, blow up the idea of consent campaigns on campuses, explore the world of childhood sexual play and games, figure out what’s ethical in “ethical porn,” and complain about the state of sex ed today. Funny and Feminist, with a Filosophical twist, this intergenerational pair look at what’s oh-so-wrong in the world of sex and occasionally bridge the old/young, teacher/student, uncool/hip chasm between them!
